Namhla Cardigan by Noma Ndlovu

Namhla Cardigan

Knitting
January 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1383 - 2076 yards (1265 - 1898 m)
Finished Bust Sizes: 43" (109) cm - 63.5" (161.5)cm
English
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Namhla is your everyday cardigan that’s relaxed, cozy and modern. The cardigan has wide stripes that are fun and engaging to knit. Namhla features a saddle shoulder construction, wide ribbing and a V-neck construction.

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Materials
Yarn A: 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 18, 20, 20) 50g Balls African Expressions Harmony, 100% Merino Wool approx. (80m/ 87 yards) Colour – 2000 1125 (1212, 1292, 1332, 1393, 1483, 1528, 1664, 1732) yards / 1029 (1108, 1181, 1218, 1274, 1356, 1397, 1522, 1584) meters
Yarn B: 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) 50g Balls African Expressions Harmony, 100% Merino Wool approx. (80m/ 87 yards) Colour – 2081 258 (273, 284, 291, 299, 308, 316, 330, 343) yards / 236 (250, 260, 266, 273, 282, 289, 302, 314) meters

Size A (for Main Fabric)
US 7 (4.5 mm) 32”/ 80cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size B (for Double Knit Button Band)
US 3 (3.25 mm) 32”/ 80 cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge.
4mm crochet hook (for provisional cast on)
Scrap yarn for provisional cast on
Yarn needle
2 stitch holders/scrap yarn
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows in Stockinette Stitch = 4” (10 cm) after blocking
Finished Sample: Sample has a 49”/124.5 cm bust circumference and modelled on a 41”/104 cm bust. Recommended ease is 4 - 12” (10 – 20.5 cm)

Finished Bust Measurements: 43(45.5, 49, 50.25, 52.5, 54.5, 56.5, 61, 63.5) / 109(115.5, 124.5, 127.5, 133.5, 138.5, 143.5, 155, 161.5)cm